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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.71, 1,486.23 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.71, 1,486.23 and 332.74 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.71 : 1,486.23 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.71/1,486.23 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.71x = 1,486.23 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.71x = 494,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,528.17/990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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